“We’ve always cooked with venison…and this tender flavorful roast and gravy have been a favorite at our house for years,” says Ruth McLaren of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania.

Ingredients

• 1 venison roast (3 to 4 pounds)
• 10 whole garlic cloves, peeled
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1-1/2 teaspoons onion powder, divided
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 7 medium carrots, quartered
• 5 small onions, quartered
• 1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

1. Cut 10 deep slits in roast; place a garlic clove in each slit. Combine the rosemary, 1 teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder and thyme; rub over entire roast. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Add 1/2 in. of water to a roasting pan. Place the roast, carrots and onions in pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or meat is tender. Remove meat and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm.
3. Strain drippings into a measuring cup. In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups drippings, bouillon, browning sauce and remaining onion powder. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into drippings. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with roast.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 263 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.

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